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WALLACE J. "BIRDIE"
Of Wilkins Twp., age 79, on Monday, October 10, 2005. Birdie was the owner of the former Birdie's Restaurant in Monroeville for 27 years. He was a WW II Navy Veteran and a former long time member of Churchill Valley Country Club where he pursued his passion for golf. Husband of Lorraine (Thomassey) Heider for 57 years; father of Wallis Hutchko (husband, Mickey) of Sewickley, Kerry (wife, Renee) of Murrysville, and Kurt (wife, Susie) of Pittsburgh; grandfather of Sydney Hutchko, Joni, Lauren, Lindsey, Olivia, Max and Jack Heider and Joey; brother of Arthur Heider of Mt. Lebanon. Friends welcome Wednesday 12-2 pm at PATRICK T. LANIGAN FUNERAL HOME, INC.,(TURTLE CREEK/MONROEVILLE CHAPEL), 1111 Monroeville Ave., Turtle Creek (412-823-9350), where a Funeral Service will be on Wednesday at 2 pm. Memorial donations may be made to Forbes Hospice, 115 S. Neville St., Pgh. PA 15213.
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Donna Kost
October 20, 2005
Dear Kerry: I only found out today about your father. I am so very sorry for your loss. I will keep him in my prayers.
Janet Gledich (Kramer)
October 13, 2005
Dear Kerry, Kurt, Wally, and Lorraine:
My deepest sympathy on Mr. Heider's passing. After knowing Kerry and the family from Bethany Lutheran Church and Scott High School, I was surprised to know that Mr. Heider was "Birdie". My husband and I had dinner there several times with friends over the years and never knew that Kerry's dad was the owner.
Again, my condolences to Kerry, and his family.
Jeff Mauro
October 13, 2005
I was sitting quietly last night when I learned that Birdie has passed away. Without saying Bird was one of my father's favorite people, who always brought a smile with his prescence.
As a young man growing up, Birdie taught me many life lessons as we enjoyed playing one of his favorite passions golf. On behalf of the Mauro family I would like to wish
Kerry, Kurt, and Lorraine my deepest condolences and thank you for sharing this great man !
Ed Griffith
October 12, 2005
My deepest sympathy to the Heider family. I was employed at Birdies from 1982-1988. I had the pleasure of getting my start in business under the guidance, direction and most of all, trust of Walt, Lorrain, Kerry and Kurt. It is a great loss for all. My personal best and condolances to the family. Mr. Heider was a good man and business leader.
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Patty (Taylor) Brandy
October 12, 2005
Kerry, Kurt, Wallis and Lorraine,
My sympathy to you and your family. Birdie was a kind and generous man and I'm sure he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Patty (Taylor) Brandy
Dave Herd
October 12, 2005
My deepest sympathy to Kerry, Kurt, Wallace, and Lorraine. I have fond memories of Mr. Heider who was always kind and gracious toward my family and me. He was a gentleman who will be missed and fondly remembered.
Rich & Theresa Kurutz
October 12, 2005
Dear Lorraine, Wallis, Kerry, Kurt and families: Rich and I would like to express our deepest sympathy to all of you. Birdie was a really nice man.
MINGO YATES
October 11, 2005
our condolences
MINGO YATES AND FAMILY
Ann & Bill Sullivan
October 11, 2005
Our deepest sympathy,
Sincerely,
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